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Researchers are raising a pointed question about how we write software for databases. A new piece from Acadia Engineering argues that the current model, where application logic and data logic live in separate worlds, creates friction that compounds over time. The proposal is to rethink that boundary from the ground up, treating the database not as a storage layer but as a first-class programming environment.
From databases to internet infrastructure, questions are swirling around Cloudflare's abuse reporting system. A user flagged a fraudulent e-commerce site impersonating a major Italian retailer, submitted a report through the official form, and received a rejection within twenty minutes. The episode is prompting broader debate about whether large DNS and CDN providers have a genuine obligation to act on fraud, or whether the burden falls entirely on victims.
And in aviation security, researchers have demonstrated that a coin-sized device could potentially compromise systems aboard Boeing aircraft. The details are still emerging, but the finding underscores a tension the industry has long tried to manage, that the same connectivity making modern planes more efficient also expands the surface available to attackers.
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